Job summary
As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
To meet the growing demand for our innovative Outpatient we're recruiting a Band 3 HCSW in out-patient department at Newham University Hospital.
You will be supported by the Junior Sisters/Charge Nurse and will be working alongside with our leading consultants to ensure patients have quicker access to their consultations whilst receiving a high standard of clinical care.
Main duties of the job
To provide support to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals by giving direct patient care and providing other support and administrative services under supervision.To assist in the maintenance of a health and hygienic environment.
To undertake customer care training and implement best practice when dealing with patients and other members of staff.
To maintain a flexible approach to team work within the department.To undertake other duties as requested by nurse in charge.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- NVQ Level 3/Care certificate
Desirable
- Specialist trainings Eg: OCT, VF,Bladder scan etc
Experience
Essential
- Two years Health Care Assistant experience
- Experience of working in an NHS.
- Literate and able to perform basic numeric calculations
- Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent
- Experience of dealing with the public face-to-face and over the telephone
- Ability to use basic IT programmers (e.g. Office packages)
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community and an understanding of the multi-cultural diverse population
- An awareness of health and safety issues in the work place
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of use of database like CERNER or similar system
Desirable
- Trust values
- Knowledge of taking care of a multi-diverse community
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration
- Good computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own work load and work under pressure
- Skilled in doing; 1.Uro-flow, 2. Bladder Scans, 3.OCT 4.Visual Acuity 5.Visual Fields 6.ENT scope decontamination 7.Urine Analysis 8.Blood sugar
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Simple dressing
- Advanced IT skills
Others
Essential
- Self-motivated, confident, well organised and enthusiastic
- Able to use their own initiative, yet be able to work well within a team
- Demonstrate understanding of patient care and communication
- Demonstrate understanding and compassion towards distressed patients/relatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- NVQ Level 3/Care certificate
Desirable
- Specialist trainings Eg: OCT, VF,Bladder scan etc
Experience
Essential
- Two years Health Care Assistant experience
- Experience of working in an NHS.
- Literate and able to perform basic numeric calculations
- Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent
- Experience of dealing with the public face-to-face and over the telephone
- Ability to use basic IT programmers (e.g. Office packages)
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community and an understanding of the multi-cultural diverse population
- An awareness of health and safety issues in the work place
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of use of database like CERNER or similar system
Desirable
- Trust values
- Knowledge of taking care of a multi-diverse community
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration
- Good computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own work load and work under pressure
- Skilled in doing; 1.Uro-flow, 2. Bladder Scans, 3.OCT 4.Visual Acuity 5.Visual Fields 6.ENT scope decontamination 7.Urine Analysis 8.Blood sugar
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Simple dressing
- Advanced IT skills
Others
Essential
- Self-motivated, confident, well organised and enthusiastic
- Able to use their own initiative, yet be able to work well within a team
- Demonstrate understanding of patient care and communication
- Demonstrate understanding and compassion towards distressed patients/relatives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
